Citizenship and naturalization

Citizenship Lawyer: Washington, D.C. area

Amelia L. Ramer represents  immigrants who are seeking U.S. citizenship, from preparing to fill out the application to successfully completing the final interview and citizenship test.

Legally Admitted Permanent Residents (LAPR’s) are eligible to apply for U.S. citizenship through the process of naturalization. To qualify, applicants must have lived in the U.S. for five years (three if married to a U.S. citizen) with a clean criminal record, show that they have filed income tax returns each year, show that they are of "good moral character," and pass basic exams on U.S. history and government.  They must also demonstrate proficiency in English.

I help individuals who request help going through the naturalization process.  In case of any irregularity, such as any criminal record either in the U.S. or in their home countries, I help them make arrangements to demonstrate good moral character and rehabilitation through such measures as getting psychiatric exams or getting character references from employers.  A criminal record can be overcome many times.  In some cases, however, I advise individuals not to apply for citizenship if the obstacles make it too risky to do so.  In some cases, retaining one’s current residency status is a safer route.

I assist in citizenship applications for other types of cases as well.  For example, minor adopted children of U.S. citizens can attain citizenship without meeting many of those requirements.

While it is true that individuals can apply for citizenship without the assistance of an attorney, it is much more prudent to take advantage of the experience and legal knowledge that I can share.  Contact me if you think I sound like the kind of immigration lawyer that you would like to have on your side as you seek U.S. citizenship.

Law Offices of Amelia L. Ramer
1516 Deer Point Way
Reston, VA   20194
Telephone 703-481-5650
Fax 703-481-5645